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Mayor unveils permanent ‘RRR Centre’ at Sector 17, Chandigarh

Starting from June 8th, individuals can donate their reusable household items at the newly inaugurated permanent RRR Centre in Sector 17, Chandigarh. The center was officially opened by Sh. Anup Gupta, City Mayor, alongside Sh. Kanwarjit Singh Rana, Senior Deputy Mayor, councilors, MCC officers, Market Welfare Associations’ representatives, and prominent members of the community.

Featuring separate shops for clothing, books, shoes, and electronic items, the RRR store will operate from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, remaining closed on Mondays.

During the center’s inauguration, the Mayor highlighted that the Municipal Corporation had previously set up 35 temporary RRR centers across the city, where residents donated their reusable household articles from May 20th to June 5th, 2023. The MCC then proceeded to clean, refurbish, and upcycle the donated items, which will soon be available for sale at the “Rupee stores.” The restored items will be sold at affordable prices, ensuring that reusable household items in good condition are not wasted but instead reused.

The Mayor emphasized that only high-quality and usable items would be accepted for donation, including clothes, shoes, books/stationery, plastic items, crockery, toys, e-waste, wooden items, and furniture. These articles will also be collected through MCC’s ‘Swachh Sawari’ – RRR on Wheels initiative. Self Help Groups and sanitation workers from MCC have been assigned to manage the day-to-day operations of the RRR center and the Rupee stores.

The Mayor expressed confidence that this project would strengthen the principles of waste management – Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. It will contribute to the overall zero-waste ecosystem under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0, fostering a sustainable and clean environment.

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Mayor inaugurates outdoor gyms at Green parks, NAC Manimajra

In a ceremony attended by Smt. Sarbjit Kaur, former Mayor and area councilor, councilors, MCC officers, and local community members, Sh. Anup Gupta, Mayor of Chandigarh, inaugurated outdoor gyms at four different green parks in NAC, Manimajra.

Following the model of other gardens in the city, the MCC has installed open-air gyms in these parks to facilitate exercise and physical activity for residents. Various gym equipment has been set up in the parks, with a total cost of Rs. 12.53 lakhs, funded by MPLAD.

Furthermore, the Mayor also launched the process of laying and fixing red sandstone under benches in various parks of Ward No.6, specifically in the park near #205 NAC, Manimajra. This improvement project is being carried out with a budget of Rs. 4.30 lakhs from the ward development fund. As part of the event, the Mayor and other dignitaries also planted ornamental trees and shrubs in the green parks.

In his address, the Mayor highlighted the benefits of these open-air gyms for both young and elderly residents of the local area. People can now engage in exercise while enjoying their morning or evening walks. The provision of these outdoor gyms aims to promote a healthy lifestyle and well-being among the city’s inhabitants.

Special kids enthrall the audience at fashion walk cum show – ‘Empower Diva 2022’

Zirakpur, May 8, 2022: To raise awareness about and funds for differently-abled children -a special fashion runway show ‘Empower Diva 2022’ was held at Ramada Plaza, here. The glamorous event was organised by Rotary Zirakpur, NGO Empower and Elevate Wellness Club, Panchkula.

More than 35 well-known actresses and models and ‘Ms Elevate Diva’ winners did the ramp walk for this noble cause at the event. Renowned celebrities include, Manya Pathak, Zee TV actress who was seen in Hindi reality TV Show on Zee5 – ‘Dilli Darlings’ , actress Yamini Singh who is presently working in Star Plus show ‘Kabhi Kabhi Ittefaq Se’, she has featured in the film ‘Pagglait’ too, also sashayed down the ramp with the differently-abled kids at the event.

A special child performs to raise awareness about and funds for differently-abled children at a special fashion runway show ‘Empower Diva 2022’ held at Ramada Plaza on May 07, 2022.

Addressing the media, on the sidelines of the mega event, Sharmita Bhinder, Founder of the NGO Empower said, “We are extremely delighted and overwhelmed to see the response to the event. Today’s event’s aim was to bring special children on a common platform and give them a different exposure and bring joy to their lives. As the core motive of the event was to raise the funds for special children, the amount collected from the event will be used for medications, workshops, education and family support to needy special children.”

Special children, models, and actresses too took part in the press conference to share greater details of the event with the media.

Yamini Singh said,”NGO Empower has taken a great initiative by organising this unique event. All sections of society need to spread awareness about issues faced by special children. Such examples need to be emulated by others so that more resources are generated for the betterment and growth of differently-abled kids.”

Sharmita Bhinder, Founder of the NGO Empower, Manya Pathak, Zee TV actress and actress Yamini Singh alongwith models and special children at a press conference

Manya Pathak congratulated the organisers for showing sensitivity to the cause of special children. “The event gave a scintillating platform to differently-abled children to showcase their talent. This is praiseworthy”

Proving their mettle with sheer talent, special children enlivened the event with their awe-inspiring performances, which stole the heart of the audience present at the event. Vaibhav Singh, Sahibjit Khaira, Akshay Luthra, and Yesheevardanbir Singh Rathore were the special children who performed. Moreover, the special kids also did a ramp walk which was the highlight of the event. Rotary’s District Governor Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh Ajay Madan and his wife Savita Madan were also present on the occasion. Many senior Rotarians too participated. Rotary also announced an educational programme for children. Expressing his gratitude, Raj Gupta, Founder of Elevate Wellness Club and President of Rotary, Zirakpur said, “I want to thank all the guests and sponsors for their immense contribution. Besides fundraising, our aim was to create awareness in the society to build an understanding and accepting community-integrated well with children who are differently-abled.”

Others who were associated with this fashion event were Sifat by Manisha Windlass as Jewellery Partner; Happy Strings as Event Management Partner; Kaya Glow as beauty partner, Sanu ki eco store, Omika, and The Narrators were gifting partners and INIFD was the design partner. Madrina Films (USA), Tranza Studios, Mehar, and JP Hospital were the main sponsors.

Many more renowned names of the entertainment industry participated in the event, these included – Ruby Singh, Mrs. India 2017, actor Ebadat Bhandari, Sonu Hurria who is the current Mrs India Royale 2022, Neelam Garg, a renowned model and choreographer, Tarvinder Kaur, Mrs. Inspirational India 2019, etc. In fact, Ruby Singh, Neelam Garg, Tarvinder Kaur and other Mrs. India’s helped in the management of the event. Rachna Narang, an educationist, and Saahir Banwait were host and emcee respectively. Rocky Tapia was the choreographer for the show, Martin was the DJ, and performances by famous young artists Samayra and Lavi Tibbi were also held.

JM Financial Mutual Fund expands, inaugurates branch in Chandigarh

JM Financial Mutual Fund has announced the relocation of its branch in Chandigarh. The new branch at Chandigarh Business Centre, Sec 22 was inaugurated by Seemant Shukla, Chief Business Officer, JM Financial Asset Management Ltd. Later Seemant Shukla along with senior company officials of JM Financial Asset Management – Atul Sharma, Cluster Head and Jitesh Sood , North Head addressed the media at Hotel Hometel.

Shukla said that the new branch marks the next phase of growth for JM Financial Mutual Fund which aims to serve the growing financial investment needs of the investors across Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula and the northern region. Chandigarh being the twin capital of Punjab and Haryana offers the company strategic access and outreach, 2 to the HNI segment, added Seemant.

While sharing his views on investment options, Seemant Shukla, Chief Business Officer JM Financial Asset Management Ltd said, “SIP’s – Systematic Investment Plans are a good investment option in the current market scenario. Even market volatility turns in one’s favour when one invests in SIP’s. SIP’s gives one an advantage of rupee cost averaging which means fixed amount of money is invested at regular intervals irrespective of whether the markets are going high or low.”

Seemant shared some interesting figures of mutual funds growth in Chandigarh. In 2017, the AUM in mutual funds of Chandigarh has grown quite well in last 4-5 yrs and from approximate AUM of Rs 11000 to12000 Crores, is now around 17000-18000 crs in FY2022 which shows significant growth. The larger part of AUM growth contributed by Equity Funds AUM growth.

“We find that Chandigarh is a market-driven by high net worth individuals (HNIs’) & Retail Category and we plan to tap these segment with a clear focus,” added Shukla.

JM Financial Asset Management Ltd is presently focusing on further growing its market penetration and partners engagement & client service. The branch relocation is a part of that growth strategy and enables it to target broader market segments spread across the industrial hub of Ludhiana and service class cities like Ambala and Jalandhar.

Speaking at the occasion, Seemant Shukla, Chief Business Officer, JM Financial Asset Management Ltd said further, “The relocation of our Chandigarh branch reinforces our commitment importance of Chandigarh and Punjab market in our future growth plans. The new premises will help us to connect with our partners and investor in a more convenient and easy way. We look forward to expanding further into the northern market, the Lucknow branch being next in the pipeline.”

Keventers launches its first dine-in Cafe in India at Zirakpur (Punjab)

Chandigarh, April 4, 2022: Keventers, the iconic 97-year-old dairy brand has unveiled their first ever, ‘Keventers Café’ at Zirakpur, Mohali district, Punjab. An experience zone spread across an area of 911 sq feet at Keventers Café, where customers can dine in and enjoy the iconic Keventers milkshakes, cold coffees with light bites.

Notably, the launch of Keventers Café in tricity marks a shift in the brand’s retail strategy as it moves from the conventional take-away and Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) formats to enter a larger dining space. This is a part of the brand’s shift to create more engaging consumer experiences with rising market demand.

(L-R)Saurabh Gautam,COO, Keventers & Aman Arora,Co-founder,Director & CMO at Keventers showcasing signature milk shakes & food items at the unveiling of India’s first Keventers cafe outlet at VIP Road Zirakpur.

Speaking about the new launch of Keventers first café in India, Aman Arora, Co-founder and CMO, Keventers said, “Keventers has had a high growth trajectory in the past years, allowing it to grow from a pan-India brand to a multinational brand. The Keventers Café is a step in the right direction for us as we wanted to set up a more experiential offering for our loyal customers. The space and ‘To-Eat’ menu have been designed to provide an environment for customers to relax, work, use the free Wi-Fi and charge points on every table, eat and drink great food, hang-out with friends and capture fun Instagrammable memories. Zirakpur is one of the fastest developing places in the Tri-City area of Chandigarh-Panchkula and we are confident of it being well received here.”

“Zirakpur has become a focal point for a number of world-class residential and commercial projects, the economy is booming, and it’s well connected to the capital. Also, the café is not just catering to the Zirakpur customers but also to Chandigarh and Panchkula. The company plans to move to more locations eventually but Zirakpur looks very promising right now for their first step towards establishing café outlets,” added Saurabh Gautam, Chief Operating Officer, Keventers.

The Keventers Café has an exceptional ambience to cater to visitors across a varied demographic, from families, to millennials and Gen Z with the right balance of Vintage-Modern and Retro aesthetics. The experiential café offers its patrons a fun experience with a menu that offers all the iconic Keventers milkshakes, desserts, ice creams, newly launched cold coffees, as well as a brand new food menu.

Furthermore, the new food menu offers a variety of munchies and yummy vegetarian dishes like Aloo Samosa, Hot Jalapeno Nachos, Peri Peri Fries, Toasties, Hot stir-fried Maggi, and also serves non-vegetarian items such as Butter Chicken Samosa, Sandwiches and Wraps, etc.

The patrons can sit with their friends and families and enjoy board games like Scrabble, Plot 4, Jenga, Chess, Ludo, Tumbling Monkeys, keeping them entertained as they wait for their food and coffee order. Free unlimited Wi-Fi has also been provided at the store so that the customers have an option to work from there while enjoying their coffee.

The ambience of the café is light, bright, and pastel in the shade which brings out the upbeat, happy, and lively vibes. The layout is clean and functional, designed keeping in mind groups of people who can celebrate birthdays; working professionals to attend hectic meetings with their favorite cold coffees and for couples who want to feel nostalgic with the taste that made history.

The brand is also launching an Inaugural Offer at the Zirakpur store. The first 20 daily customers that drop by the store till 7th April get 15 Free milkshakes/Scoops from Keventers for the next 15 days.